Powder her Face - Thomas Adès
Information about the opera Powder her Face by Thomas Adès, and the best recordings available on CD or DVD, or for download.
An enjoyable and impressive first opera, written by Thomas Adès when he was 24.
Recommended recordings on CD
Adès/Gomez/Anderson (EMI Classics 7243 CDS5 56649-2)
An accomplished performance, with a good performance from Jill Gomez in the main role, and a vivid recording.
Almeida Ensemble, conducted by Thomas Adès, 1995.
Cast: Jill Gomez (Duchess), Valdine Anderson (Maid etc), Niall Morris (Electrician etc).
EMI Classics 7243 CDS5 56649-2